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Nebraska
Historical Resources
The Danish Immigrant Museum
http://www.dkmuseum.org
An International Cultural Center
2212 Washington St., P O Box 470, Elk Horn, IA 51531-0470
Phone: (712) 764-7001; fax: (712) 764-7002
The Danish Immigrant Museum is dedicated to the education and fostering of the traditions and customs of the Danish American people.
Nebraska State Historical Society
http://www.nebraskahistory.org/
P.O. Box 82554, 1500 R St. Lincoln, NE 68501
(402) 471-4754
The Nebraska State Historical Society is dedicated to safeguarding and interpreting Nebraska's past.
Lakota Studies Web Directory
http://www.lakota-studies.com/directory/lakota-sioux-tribe.html
Resources on the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe, their history, culture, and leaders.
Nevada
Historical Resources
Nevada Historical Society
http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/museums/reno/his-soc.htm
1650 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89503
Phone: (775) 688-1190; fax: (775) 688-2917
Nevada State Museum
http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/museums/cc/carson.htm
600 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 687-4810
Nevada State Museum & Historical Society
http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/museums/lv/vegas.htm
700 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 486-5205
The Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, a state agency, is an educational institution whose purpose is to advance the understanding of the history, pre-history, and natural history of Nevada, emphasizing southern Nevada and its relationship with surrounding areas.
State Historic Preservation Office
http://dcnr.nv.gov/markers/hist_map.htm
Historic Marker Program
Department of Museums, Library and Archives
100 North Stewart St., Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (775) 684-3448; fax: (775) 684-3442
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers of America Northern Nevada and Sacremento
http://www.volunteersofamerica-sac.org
1900 Point West Way, Suite 270, Sacremento, CA 95815
(916) 442-3691
Volunteers of America Northern Nevada is highly recognized for their innovative programs which include therapeutic foster care and emergency shelter care for abused and neglected children.
New Hampshire
Historical Resources
Black History
http://www.seacoastnh.com/blackhistory/
P.O. Box 7158, Portsmouth, NH 03802
(603) 427-2020
New Hampshire's black history begins in Portsmouth in 1645. But there are important stories to tell from across the Seacoast. The goal of this organization is to tell those stories.
Museum of New Hampshire History / New Hampshire Historical Society
http://www.nhhistory.org/
The Hamel Center
6 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-6688
The New Hampshire Historical Society is an independent, nonprofit organization.
New Hampshire Division of Records Management and Archives
http://www.state.nh.us/state/index.html
71 South Fruit St., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-2236; fax: (603) 271-2272
New Jersey
Historical Resources
The Atlantic City Historical Museum
http://www.acmuseum.org
(609) 347-5837
The Atlantic City Historical Museum is committed to preserving the rich history of this one-of-a-kind seaside resort.
Bergen County Historical Society
http://www.bergencountyhistory.org/
P.O. Box 55, River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 343-9492
The Bergen County Historical Society, a nonprofit volunteer organization, promotes preservation, study, and appreciation of local history.
Camden County Historical Society
http://www.cchsnj.com/
Park Boulevard and Euclid Ave., Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 964-3333
The Camden County Historical Society was founded in 1899 and is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, and dissemination of Camden County and regional history.
New Jersey State Museum
http://www.state.nj.us/state/museum/
205 West State St., P.O. Box 530, Trenton, NJ 08625-0530
Phone: (609) 292-6464; fax (609) 599-4098
Established in 1895, the New Jersey State Museum is a general museum that collects, exhibits , and interprets in four broad areas of interest: natural history, archaeology/ethnology, cultural history, and fine art.
Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat For Humanity
http://www.habitatnewark.org
P.O. Box 1121, Newark, NJ, 07101
(973) 624-3330
Habitat for Humanity Newark is a not-for-profit organization devoted to producing affordable homes in partnership with families who do not qualify for conventional mortgages.
New Mexico
Historical Resources
The Albuquerque Museum
http://www.cabq.gov/museum
2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103
Phone: (800) 659-8331
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
http://www.miaclab.org
Laboratory of Anthropology
P.O. Box 2087, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2087
Phone: (505) 476-1250
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is committed to demonstrating and promoting Native American cultures, traditions, and crafts in a vibrant and contemporary manner.
New Mexico State University Museum
http://www.nmculture.org/HTML/direct.htm
NMSU, University Ave. & Solano St., Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Mailing Address: MSC 3564/P.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Phone: (505) 646-3739; fax: (505) 646-1419
The Museum assists New Mexico State University in providing quality education, advancing knowledge and enriching culture through research, and providing service to the people of New Mexico.
Taos County Historical Society
http://www.silverhawk.com/taos/tchs/welcome.html
P.O. Box 2447, Taos, NM 87571
The Taos County Historical Society is an organization dedicated to preserving the fascinating history of Taos, New Mexico -- the heart and soul of the South West
Volunteer Opportunities
Challenge New Mexico
1570 Pacheco, E-6, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 988-7621; fax: (505) 988-9164
Challenge New Mexico offers services and support to people who are physically or mentally challenged, enhancing their ability to function as valued, contributing members of their community.
New York
Historical Resources
Brooklyn History On Line
http://www.brooklynonline.com/history/
Brooklyn History On Line is an ever expanding exploration of the towns that make today's modern Borough of Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn Historical Society
http://www.brooklynhistory.org/
128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 222-4111; fax: (718) 222-3794
The Brooklyn Historical Society is a library, museum, and education center dedicated to illuminating the rich heritage of Brooklyn's diverse peoples and cultures, past and present.
New York History Net: Institute for New York State Studies
http://www.nyhistory.com/
P.O.Box 2432, Albany, NY 12220-0432.
This site was developed to provide interested users with access to the full range of historical assets within New York State. An effort has been made to provide an integrated source of related information, crossing lines among academic, governmental, and commercial sources.
The New-York Historical Society
http://www.nyhistory.org/
170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
(212) 873-3400
New York State Archives
http://www.archives.nysed.gov
Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230
(518) 474-6926
The New York State Archives is the official repository of New York State Government records having permanent legal and historical value. It has custody of legislative, judicial, and executive agency records.
Volunteer Opportunities
New York Cares
http://www.nycares.org/
116 E. 16th St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10003-2112
Phone: (212) 228-5000; fax (212) 228-6414
New York Cares' mission is to unite and enable caring New Yorkers to help people in need and improve our city through volunteer service and creative giving.
North Carolina
Historical Resources
Paths to Cherokee Information and Resources
http://www.yvwiiusdinvnohii.net/special/cherlink.htm
This site contains random links to Cherokee information.
North Carolina Museum of History
http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/cnt/index.html
5 East Edenton St., Raleigh, NC
Mailing Address: 4650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4650
(919) 807-7900
The North Carolina Museum of History promotes the understanding of the history and material culture of North Carolina for the educational benefit of North Carolinians.
North Carolina State Archives
http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/
Archival Services Branch
4610 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-4610
Phone: (919) 807-7280; fax: (919) 733-8807
Robinson Spangler Carolina Room
http://www.cmstory.org/imagegallery/
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
310 North Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
(704) 336-2980
This web site is a project of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County designed to bring the areašs local history and more to you through the World Wide Web.
Volunteer Opportunities
Hands On Charlotte
http://www.handsoncharlotte.org/
1616 Central Ave., Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: (704) 333-7471; fax: (704) 333-1866
HANDS ON CHARLOTTE is an independent nonprofit organization that strengthens their community and enriches lives by mobilizing a diverse, committed corps of citizens in direct, volunteer service.
Host Homes
http://www.cssnc.org/hosthomes
627 West Second St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (336) 727-0705
Host Homes is a private, nonprofit agency in Forsyth County that helps put families back together.
North Dakota
Historical Resources
State Historical Society of North Dakota
http://www.state.nd.us/hist/index.html
612 East Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND 58505-0830
Phone: (701) 328-2666; fax: (701) 328-3710
This organizationšs mission is to identify, preserve, interpret, and promote the heritage of North Dakota and its people. Their Web site contains a detailed list of local historical societies.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Kid's Council
http://www.kidscouncil.org/
Region II CSCC, 215 2nd Street SE, Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 857-4410; fax: (701) 857-4413
The Kid's Council (Region II Children's Services Coordinating Committee) is a grass roots community and regional planning organization that supports, plans, and coordinates the delivery of services for children and families in Region II of North Dakota.
Ohio
Historical Resources
African American Museum
http://www.aamcleveland.org/
1765 Crawford Road, Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 791-1700; fax: (216) 791-1774
The African American Museum, a vital component of the culture of Cleveland, provides enriching, educational enlightenment for all people, from pre-schoolers to senior citizens.
The Cincinnati Historical Society
http://www.cincymuseum.org/
1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati OH 45203
1-800-733-2077
The Cincinnati Historical Society, founded in 1831 as the Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio, maintains one of the most extensive regional history collections in the United States. The Mission of Cincinnati Museum Center is to inspire all people to understand and appreciate natural history, science, and regional history; and to support the development of children. We collect and preserve; we advance and share knowledge. We stimulate curiosity and promote enjoyment of learning.
Ohio History Central
http://www.ohiokids.org/ohc/
Ohio History Central is a dynamic online encyclopedia that includes information about Ohio's natural history, prehistory, and history.
Ohio Historical Society
http://www.ohiohistory.org/index.html
1982 Velma Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 297-2300
The Ohio Historical Society is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1885 "...to promote a knowledge of archaeology and history, especially in Ohio." The society exists to interpret, preserve, collect, and make available evidence of the past, and to provide leadership on furthering knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the prehistory and history of Ohio and of the broader cultural and natural environments of which Ohio is a part.
Volunteer Opportunities
Centennial Kiwanis
http://www.ohiokiwanis.org/
67 Ceramic Drive, P.O.Box 14339, Columbus, OH 43214
Phone: (614) 447-0630; fax (614) 447-1915
Kiwanis International is an organization devoted to the principle of service; to the advancement of individual, community, and national welfare; and to the strengthening of international goodwill.
Oklahoma
Historical Resources
J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum
http://www.state.ok.us/~jmdavis/
333 Lynn Riggs Blvd. (U.S. Route 66), Claremore, OK 74018
(918) 341-5707
The 40,000 square foot J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum on Historic U.S. Route 66 Highway houses a collection of items as diverse as the people and the culture it represents. The museum is operated by the State of Oklahoma and admission is free.
North Central Oklahoma Historical Association, Inc.
http://www.kaycounty.info/ncoha/ncohafrt.htm
P.O. Box 2811, Dept. DP, Ponca City, OK 74602
NCOHA was founded in July of 1994 as a not-for-profit gathering place for the facts and the colorful details that historians really crave.
Oklahoma Historical Society
http://www.ok-history.mus.ok.us/
Wiley Post Building, 2100 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society, a state agency, and is responsible for carrying out the National Register Programs in Oklahoma. With these programs as the tools, the SHPO works with federal agencies, other state agencies, local governments, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and concerned citizens to insure that Oklahoma's significant archeological and historic resources are protected.
Volunteer Opportunities
Oklahoma Rotary
http://www.okcrotary.com/
Oklahoma Rotary Club 29šs theme is "Connect with Rotary -- Connect with the World." Their programs involve internationally prominent leaders in every field and their membership represents the business and civic leaders of their community and state.
Oregon
Historical Resources
Historical Museums
http://www.ohwy.com/or/h/histmuse.htm
This site contains detailed links to historical museums throughout the state.
Oregon Historical Society
http://www.ohs.org/
1200 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205-2483
Phone: (503) 222-1741; fax: (503) 221-2035
The OHS complex is a landmark in the heart of Portland's Cultural District and offers Oregon's rich multicultural history through museum exhibitions, research collections, and publications.
Volunteer Opportunities
Hands on Portland
http://www.handsonportland.org
2145 NW Overton St., Portland, OR 97210
Phone: (503) 413-7787
Their mission is to mobilize people and resources to deliver creative solutions to community problems.
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